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Blood Incantation Live at The Wiltern, Los Angeles
Danny Baraz
August 19, 2025
The Los Angeles stop of the Blood Incantation 2025 Absolute Else Tour was more than just another date—it was the climactic finale of their North American run and one of the most unforgettable metal shows of the year. On August 7, 2025, The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles’ Koreatown transformed into a cosmic gateway as the Denver quartet delivered a marathon performance that fused progressive death metal, krautrock atmospherics, and spatial ambient noise. From the moment fans entered the art-deco grandeur of The Wiltern, the anticipation was electric. The show sold out weeks in advance, and the bill reflected Blood Incantation’s expansive vision. Krallice opened the night as the experimental black metal heir apparent. Prog-metal icons Cynic elevated the night with a career-spanning journey through tech metal and jazz-inflected experimentation. Last but not least, ambient pioneer Steve Roach offered a rare live set that immersed the crowd in soundscapes of drones and deep cosmic resonance. I thought the order of the bands was peculiar but I can’t say I’d complain. By the time Blood Incantation took the stage, the audience had already traveled through decades of extreme and progressive music and even an extended regenerative period during Steve Roach’s set.
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MSPAINT and Lip Critic at Lodge Room- Disturbing The Peace
Danny Baraz
August 14, 2025
On an undersold Thursday night at the Lodge Room on a quiet night in Highland Park, MSPAINT made their tour stop in Los Angeles to support the No Separation EP. They brought with them Pat and the Pissers and a band that caught my attention at the end of 2024, Lip Critic. I really love MSPAINT but I traveled cross town to see what the fuck this weird, experimental band Lip Critic would sound like live and how the fuck they made the sounds that had been coming out of my speaker the last 6 months. I arrived in time for a REALLY great band out of Indianapolis- Pat and the Pissers. They are a interesting Descendents punk mix of confrontational, charismatic and borderline technical players. Bass player Kilmer stood out immediately but I quickly realized that the entire band was tight and lead singer Alex Beckman was born to sing at people. related: Model/Actriz- Pirouette New Album/Bend Bodies/Break Brains At the end of an extended schmoke break between sets, we heard strange rumblings and sounds coming from the venue. We rushed upstairs to find the 4 Lip Critic lunatics thrashing about the stage, 30 seconds into their set with
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Enter Das Bunker: Summer Massive 2025 at Catch One
Danny Baraz
August 12, 2025
One of our favorite club nights of the year, Das Bunker’s Summer Massive at Catch One was on August, 2nd 2025. Less than 2 weeks have passed but the mind and the heart have a hard time letting go. This post is mostly a photo recap but it’s also a shout out to the Das Bunker team for continuously producing events that bring all the generations of the scene together at this generation’s clubhouse, Catch One (rip Jewel). Along with Bar Sinister, Catch One has become the defacto collection point for those who mingle and dance in the dark and industrial arts- it has been thus regardless of changes of ownership through the decades. related: Pixel Grip, Spike Hellis and BLO Find Refuge at Das Bunker The chambers and pockets and staircases of Catch One were writhing with denizens deep into the guts of the venue while the walls wobbled with bass deep into the night. The hardwood floors of the main room and foyer had a particularly nice bounce to them underneath our boots. Every room had a DJ- mostly scene favorites with an appearance by the high priest of Cum Metal, Johnny Health. related: HEALTH at the Grammy
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Deltron 3030 Re-Unite At The Bellwether for 25 Year Anniversary
Taylor Wong
August 7, 2025
The thing about seeing Deltron 3030 live is that it’s not just a concert—it’s a time machine. Not one of those glitchy, steam‑punk contraptions with brass pipes and smoke pouring out the back, but a sleek, fully automated warp gate run by a mad scientist producer, a turntablist wizard, and a hip‑hop storyteller who sounds like he’s rapping dispatches from the year 3030 straight into your eardrums. On Friday night, The Bellwether didn’t just host a rap show; it hosted a landing. This was the first of two sold‑out LA dates on the 25th anniversary tour for Deltron 3030, a debut, self titled album that’s not just music for me—it’s a life marker. related: Tyler’s Camp Flog Gnaw 10 Year Anniversary Intersects w/ Chromakopia Number 1 My cousin handed me the Deltron 3030 record when I was 13 years old. I still remember the look in his eyes—half‑mischief, half‑knowing—when he slid the jewel case across the table like contraband. Up until then, rap for me meant whatever MTV and Power 106 were pumping out: a lot of chart‑chasing hooks, a lot of swagger, not much in the way of world‑building. But the Deltron 303 album… it was cinematic. It was
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Mason Manson Self Releases First Full Length Album: Masonic Guide
Janky Smooth Central Command
July 28, 2025
Who is Mason Manson? Have you seen him? What is Masonic Guide? Mason Manson and his first full length written, produced, performed and self released album dropped this past Saturday, July 26th. It’s called Masonic Guide and it is has something that very few artists are able to produce in the modern era- it is a complete body of work from start to finish with theme and continuity in every track. MASON MANSON · MASONIC GUIDE Mason Manson is a young producer we started following after we heard one of his beats on the Dirtybutt album, Analog Horror Core released in 2022. Since then, he has dropped multiple drum kit patches and presets with his signature distorted and dystopian sound. Some call it extreme trap, some people call it rap core or incorporate the term “emo” into it’s naming convention. Whatever you want to call it, it appears that Mason Manson also has something to say and he says it in this language. On the periphery of the Deathnote Inc scene, we hope to see him play live in that context soon. related: Nature World Night Out- Bridging the gap between hip hop and hardcore Accompanying Masonic Guide is the video
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Take This: Win A Pair of Tickets to See MSPAINT at Lodge Room on 8/10
Janky Smooth Central Command
July 25, 2025
MSPAINT is playing the Lodge Room in Highland Park on Sunday, August 10th. You can buy tickets now or see below to enter our ticket giveaway. MSPAINT are currently on a U.S. summer tour (July–August 2025), accompanied by Lip Critic, Draag, and Pat & the Pissers . They recently played in Washington, D.C. on July 17, 2025, continuing their rise as a vital voice in contemporary punk with a message of collective empowerment amid global crises. related: Scowl at 1720 Sell Out The Venue But Not Their Souls We are giving away a pair of tickets to see MSPAINT and Lip Critic at The Lodge Room To Enter: 1. Tag A Friend On Our MSPAINT Ticket Giveaway Post on Instagram 2. Make sure you both follow Janky Smooth 3. Winner Will Be Announced on Thursday, August 7th at Noon Pacific. MSPAINT is a four‑piece band formed in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 2019. Its members include mononymous vocalist Deedee, synth player Nick Panella, bassist Randy Riley, and drummer Quinn Mackey. Notably, the group intentionally avoids guitars—opting instead for a lineup of vocals, synth, bass, and drums, a decision that underpins their unique sound. They debuted with a self‑titled EP in March 2020,
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Take This: Win 10 Tickets To See Wavves at Fonda Theater 7/25
Janky Smooth Central Command
July 18, 2025
Wavves are coming! Janky Smooth is giving away 10 tickets for the Wavves show at the Fonda Theater 7/25. You can buy tickets now, or to enter, see below. In 2025, Wavves is riding a fresh wave of momentum. The band recently announced a new album titled Freak Frequency, set to release in Fall 2025 via Ghost Ramp, the label of Wavves mastermind, Nathan Williams. The first single, “Burn Out Bright,” dropped in July and features a cleaner, more refined sound while retaining Wavves’ rebellious spirit. related: Welcome To The Freakshow- Wavves at The Lodge Room Wavves are currently in the midst of their summer tour across North America and they are coming back to Los Angeles’ Fonda Theater a week from today. To enter the contest: Find the original post on Instagram Like the post Tag a friend Winner/s will be announced on Wednesday, July 23rd at Noon pacific. Stay tuned to Wavves’ official social channels and Ghost Ramp for updates on upcoming music, merch drops, and tour dates. related: King Tuff Unloads His Clip For Farewell Show At The Lodge Room Wavves is an American rock band from San Diego, California, best known for their blend of lo-fi
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ALL LEATHER- A Post Punk Re-Release By THREEONEG Out Today
Janky Smooth Central Command
July 11, 2025
ALL LEATHER – Amateur Surgery On Half-Hog Abortion Island (Double LP anthology) the remixed, remastered and updated anthology of the band’s music to be re-released TODAY, July 11th on Three One G Records. Originally released by Dim Mak almost 20 years ago with a studio budget of $7,000, Justin Pearson told idioteq.com that a dispute over royalties had arisen after after one of the tracks had sold nearly 2 million downloads and Dim Mak, owned by Steve Aoki stopped reporting royalties. Was this exciting Justin Pearson project squashed before it’s full impact was felt? Stream- ALL LEATHER: Amateur Surgery On Half-Hog Abortion Island (Double LP anthology) “The band’s debt to Dim Mak for our recording has doubled over the years of not being accounted to, just after we had one of our songs sell 1,940,000+ downloads (not streams, download digital sales, as it was pre streaming). However, the accounting showed that we got $320 for that one track’s sales, yet still owe the label $14K, twice the budget we started with” Justin Pearson explained to us in an email. related: Swing Heil- Anti Fascist Hardcore Punks Swing Kids Return to Los Angeles related: Three One G Radiation- Deaf Club at The
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Relive Every Sound And Fury Festival For The Last 10 Years
Janky Smooth Central Command
July 7, 2025
For almost two decades, Sound and Fury Festival has embodied the past, present, and future of most fast or heavy and especially fast AND heavy genres- particularly hardcore punk. Evolving from a grassroots DIY event into a world-renowned gathering of global talent, the festival has grown in scale and vision while staying true to its roots in chaos, catharsis, and community. No barriers- literally, to this day, almost nothing separates the bands and fans. Each year marks a new chapter—not just in the festival’s story but in the ongoing history of hardcore itself. Here’s a look back at the defining Sound and Fury Festival moments as covered by Janky Smooth, year by year (2016 on) from small rooms to massive fields, from secret side shows to legendary sets- followed by a complete schedule for Sound and Fury Festival 2025 Featured Image: Have Heart by Albert Licano Sound and Fury 2016: Coming of Age at The Regent Summary: 2016 was a defining year. After years of venue instability, Sound and Fury found a new home at The Regent Theater in Downtown L.A., marking a turning point in both professionalism and presentation. The lineup straddled eras and styles, and the atmosphere felt
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Jonathan Richman Tour Starts Today And New Album Streaming July 4th
Danny Baraz
July 1, 2025
Indie Legend Jonathan Richman is Dropping his Rare Catalog Online and Readies New Album “Only Frozen Sky Anyway” Ahead of July 4 Digital Launch and the Jonathan Richman Tour, which starts today. One of the most beloved cult figures in American music, Jonathan Richman is back with a major announcement that’s thrilling longtime fans. The eternally whimsical singer-songwriter—known for his poetic minimalism, heartfelt lyricism, and dry humor—has revealed a Fall 2025 North American tour and an unexpected treasure trove of rare albums now available for streaming for the very first time. related: “It’s Important To Be Sincere”- Jonathan Richman at The Monday Club Richman, best known as the frontman of The Modern Lovers, and for writing the timeless indie classic “I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar,” is in the midst of a cultural revival. From being featured in HBO’s hit series Euphoria to earning praise from a new generation of artists and fans, Richman’s music has never felt more alive—or more accessible. I, myself fell in love with Jonathan Richman for the first time when the Farrelly Bros featured him prominently in 1998’s, “There’s Something About Mary”. As each decade passes, Jonathan Richman transforms more from a smug referenced
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Take This: Win 10 Tickets To See John Garcia (Kyuss) At The Fonda
Janky Smooth Central Command
June 26, 2025
We are giving away 10 (TEN) TICKETS to see John Garcia of Kyuss at The Fonda Theater on June 27th, 2025- You can Buy Tickets Now or see below for details. Desert rock pioneer John Garcia has launched a 2025 North American tour, performing iconic tracks from Kyuss, Slo Burn, Hermano, and his solo catalog. The tour kicks off June 26 in San Diego and runs through July 13, with a desert climax on July 19 at Pioneertown’s Pappy & Harriet’s—all with support from psychedelic-rock duo Telekinetic Yeti . The touring band features John Bennet (guitar), Billy Cordell (bass), and longtime drummer Greg Saenz. To Enter Our Contest Join our newsletter at Jankysmooth.com- it pops up every time you navigate to the website. Tag a friend on any of our social media posts @jankysmooth for the John Garcia giveaway. Winners will be chosen at 1pm pacific time on Friday, June 27th. We might give all 10 tickets to one person or give 5 pairs away. Good luck! related content: Psycho Las Vegas 2021- Hell or High Roller John Garcia (born September 4, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and a foundational voice in desert rock. Raised in Palm Springs, California, he rose to prominence
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tUnE yArDs Light Up Los Angeles Past Curfew At The Bellwether
Janky Smooth Central Command
June 19, 2025
On June 11, 2025, the art-pop rebels known as tUnE yArDs lit up The Bellwether in Los Angeles with a performance that was equal parts dance party, peaceful protest rally, and spiritual awakening in a swirly ice cream cone. The sold-out show was a centerpiece of the band’s long-awaited 2025 tour in support of their sixth studio album, Better Dreaming—a record that is already being hailed as one of their most powerful statements yet. But the tone of the city outside couldn’t help but seep it’s way into the minds of everyone inside the venue. The voice and the conscience of tUnE yArDs, Merrill Garbus spoke for the audience when she expressed solidarity with Los Angeles and how good it was that we could all be together, to dance together and let go for a few hours. Prophetic gratitude, indeed. related: Youth Code Break The ICE at The Echo- Yours, With Malice The Bellwether Show: A Night of Radical Joy Taking the stage just after 9 p.m., Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner launched into a hypnotic, high-energy set that spanned the full arc of their discography—from the raw chaos of early work to the groove-drenched anthems of their latest LP.
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